COVID-19

UPDATES on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Town of Osoyoos Covid Exposure Control Plan | Visitor Screening Form | PreparedBC Pandemic Preparedness Guide

Check this page regularly for ongoing updates on the Coronavirus situation as it relates to Town of Osoyoos facilities, programs, services and events.

Latest Bulletin

2020 08 25 EOC COVID-19 Bulletin 19 - State of Emergency-Exposure Control-Bylaw 
Posted August 26 @ 12:30pm

Message from Mayor (Updated August 26)

The State of Emergency in British Columbia has been extended once again so our EOC in the Town of Osoyoos continues to work with our provincial and federal governments and health officers to keep our community safe. We monitor the COVID-19 situation on a daily basis and ensure that we pay attention to WorkSafeBC and Interior Health protocols.
 
We have welcomed a lot of tourists this summer which has helped many of our local businesses enjoy a busy season. Thank you all for continuing to take the critical steps to keep your families, friends and yourselves safe and healthy. Please continue to wash your hands often, stay at least 2 meters away from others, and stay home when you are sick. I encourage you to wear masks when you are not able to keep a social distance, and when you are inside businesses.
 
We certainly hope that a vaccine will be developed soon, but in the meantime, look after yourselves and your loved ones, and know that we are continuing to use best practices in our Town to help all of us work through this stressful time.
Mayor Sue McKortoff

TOWN COMMUNICATION

The Town of Osoyoos is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely to ensure we continue to respond to emerging issues as they relate to Town facilities, programs, services and events. This includes following the direction of Interior Health, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control or the Government of Canada.
 
While the COVID-19 situation is changing daily around the world, we are mindful that our community is concerned about the potential impact of the further spread of the coronavirus and we are acting accordingly to do what we can to support public safety.

2020 07 06 Town of Osoyoos Covid Exposure Control Plan

Please click on the link below to view current/previous Bulletins posted.
https://osoyoos.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/94866 

OPEN Facilities

• IF YOU ARE SICK OR EXPERIENCING FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS PLEASE DO NOT ENTER or USE THESE FACILITIES.
• If you make an appointment you will be asked to fill out a “Visitor Screening Form” before entering the premises.
• Please practice social/physical distancing at these locations/facilities.
• Town Hall is only permitting one person at a time into the facility.

Town Offices Remain CLOSED to the PUBLIC

Below is a list of Town Offices that are currently closed to the public. You may be able to conduct some business in person by appointment only. You can still contact the facilities by phone or email as follows: 

At this time Town staff continue to work during regular scheduled office hours to bring services to the community and to perform necessary maintenance. Essential services are being maintained.

CLOSED Facilities

Thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.

Payments

A variety of payment methods are available:

• Mail
• Drop off payment slot at Town Office (8707 Main Street)
• Telephone/Internet Banking/etransfer Post Dated Cheques
• Bill payment with your local Financial Institution
• NEW Credit Card Payments

*If making your payment through Telephone or Internet banking your account number is the folio/roll number located at the top right of your tax notice.  Enter with no spaces and no decimals, i.e. 55600987000.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information and updates, including answers to frequently asked questions and translated information, please consult the following resources:
Interior Health Website
First Nations Health Authority
Government of Canada Website
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control Website
Self-Assessment Tool
Service Canada Ready to Help Youth
Service Canada Ready to Help Seniors
Service Canada Ready to Help Businesses

Still have questions? Visit these sites for trusted information and contact:
HealthLinkBC / 811 if you have symptoms
Call 1-888-COVID19 (268-4319) if you would like more information

On behalf of Town Council and Staff we thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation on this matter.